The Danville Police Department presented annual awards during a ceremony Wednesday, March 13, at 1 Community Way. The ceremony honors and recognizes achievements from members of the Department and those in the community who were involved in some way during the 2023 calendar year.
Receiving the Unit Award was members of the Crime Deterrence & Interdiction Unit, Lieutenant J.D. Dixon, Sergeant B.G. Langley, Officer R.M. Dalton, Officer J.A. Ferguson, and Officer P.J. Hamlett.
The Lifesaving Award was presented to Officer Logan K. Hoffman.
Earning Officer of the Year was Officer Katie N. Kuper.
Corporal Matthew J. Phillips was awarded Specialty Officer of the Year.
The Professional Staff Member of the Year award recipient was Crystal D. McCraw.
Supervisor of the Year went to Sgt. D.C. Lancaster.
The Partnership Award was presented to Virginia State Police S.S.A. Travis Adkins, the staff at PIP Printing, and the staff at Powers Signs.
Five members of the Danville Police Department earned the Distinguished Service Award, including Sgt. Benjamin P. Crozier, Sgt. D.C. Lancaster, Cpl. R.M. Woody, Officer J.R. Motley, and Officer Killian C. Nau.
The Chief’s Award was presented to Captain Stephen J. High and Officer Luke R. Trowbridge.
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